2026 Alabama Arts Summit
April 13 - 14, 2026
Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus, Birmingham, AL
“Unity through Creativity”
Get ready for two days packed with inspiring topics and expert-led conversations!
With a wide variety of breakout sessions to choose from, attendees can customize their Summit experience to explore the ideas and issues that matter most to them.
About the Alabama Arts Summit
Examining the essential contributions of the Arts to all endeavors: fostering an inquisitive mindset; encouraging innovative thinking; and championing the interdisciplinary integration that drives progress and expands the boundaries of human knowledge.
The Summit, now in its 21st year, gathers people from all endeavors and professions, who share a desire to improve education, the economy, and quality of life for all Alabamians through the arts.
Our annual Arts Summit is celebrating 21 years!
Registration is OPEN!
The registration fee is $225
It includes conference meals and conference materials.
Registration CLOSES on April 1, 2026
*Contact us for Alliance Member Discounts and Student group pricing
We appreciate our 2026 Summit sponsors!!
Thank you for your dedication to the arts!
Place an ad in the Summit’s program
-Full-Page Ad $350
-Half-Page Ad $225
-Quarter-Page Ad $125
-Business Card Size Ad $75
(Advertiser is responsible for
submitting print-ready artwork.)
Conference Hotel Information:
To make reservations, click on the links above or call 205-322-7937 - Group name: Alabama Arts Alliance.
FYI: Parking at the hotel is $20/day for self-parking and recommended because street parking is metered and limited. The hotel is within walking distance - you just have to cross a side street to go to the Red Mountain Theatre. Very convenient!
Our room block is full at Hilton Garden Inn which is located next door to the Red Mountain Theatre (250 18th St. S., Birmingham).
They are supposed to add a few additional rooms to our room block at the Home2Suites next door.
Rate: $149.00 (plus tax and fees) per night (single or double occupancy). Breakfast is included.
The cutoff date for the group discount is Sunday, March 22, 2026. The discounted group rate cannot be guaranteed if you book after the cutoff date or if the hotel sells out prior to this date.